To the others, it would seem like my Dad had been using us, pretending to be needing our help and advice, when he had already worked out for himself w...hat he planned on doing.I already knew him well enough to understand that he always had several possible outcomes he'd prepared himself for. What we had seen from this call from Gene, was him being pushed towards one particular option, and even that one had several different paths he could go down.In his own rigid way, my Dad was becoming. "All sweet and caramel and warm and melting."She smiled, snuggling back into the embrace even more and pulling his arms tighter around her, trying to relax him as much as show her appreciation. He squeezed her gently, his fingers tracing small circles on her flanks. She felt a little of the tension ease out of his arms as he sighed. His breath shifted her hair slightly as he rested his chin on her head."I'm just being stupid, aren't I?" she said after a moment.She opened her eyes to stare at. In fact, I want you to make sure that you are totally hydrated. After lunch, you will come back here and prepare each other while Mistress Sam, Mistress Cheryl, and I supervise.” She looked up and down the four of us and then asked loudly, “Is that understood?”“Yes, Mistress Gloria,” we all shouted back in unison.I tried to ask holly several times what prepared meant, but each time she just smiled and said, “You’ll see.”After we had served the Mistresses lunch, we knelt next to the table while. I am not forcing her or any of you to come with me. It’s completely your choice.”She stomps back to the group and they start the discussion again.Now all six of them are in the discussion. Every so often one will turn to look at me.I now work on my next move. I finish my drink. I get ready to leave.The women are keeping an eye on me and they see what is happening. The server comes to refill my drink but I thank her and say I am on my way. I tell her that I hope she phones me when she has time..